MANISH TRIVEDI vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the prosecution of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming that a Municipal Councillor qualifies as a public servant under the Act. The Court rejected the appellant's argument that he does not meet the definition of a public servant, clarifying that elected officials are included within the scope of the Act. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling.